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Acura MDX vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,475

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $2,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelMDXMDXX3X3X3
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,500 $58,000 $43,000 $45,000 $56,600
Convenience Tier     2,850 2,850  
Executive Tier     3,500 3,500  
Premium Tier     3,300 3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package     900 900 900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350 350
Heated second row seats     350 350 350
Sunshades, second row     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Parking Assistance Package         700
Leather seating surfaces         1,700
Convenience Tier     2,620 2,620  
Executive Tier     3,220 3,220  
Premium Tier     3,035 3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 920 645
Driving Assistance Package     830 830 830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320 320
Heated second row seats     320 320 320
Sunshades, second row     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505
Parking Assistance Package         645
Leather seating surfaces         1,565
Options (change) 0 0 14,250 14,250 9,650
Options (change) 0 0 13,105 13,105 8,880
Destination 975 975 995 995 995
Total Price $55,475 $58,975 $58,245 $60,245 $67,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,604
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelMDXMDXX3X3X3
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$55,475$58,975$58,245$60,245$67,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-705-2,405-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,475$56,575$57,540$57,840$64,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$300$7,250

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelMDXMDXX3X3X3
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancesDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Display key$50$50   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row high console$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250 
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,950$9,350$7,655$9,355$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$705$2,405$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-171-563-361

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172021
ModelMDXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.8 in
Length196.2 in185.9 in
Width77.2 in74.4 in
Height67.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested104048%
Total Not Requested112552%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested104048%
Total Not Requested112552%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested104048%
Total Not Requested112552%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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